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Clarkson Public Schools will NOT be having the scheduled 10:00 late start on Wednesday, March 4th.   We will have our regular 8:05-3:37 school day.

Below are the filing deadlines for the Clarkson School Board election.

For Incumbents February 17, 2026

For Non-Incumbents March 2, 2026

You may file to run at the Clarkson City Office or at Colfax County Clerk's Office in Schuyler

DRIVERS EDUCATION CLASSES  

Cost of class- $300 made out to Tom King and must be paid by the first class meeting. Includes $30 maintenance fee to high school, in-person classes, and due to high fuel cost. If you miss a class time you will be required to make it up and pay an extra fee of $80.

      Learner's Permit if you turn 14 by Friday, June 26, 2025 - You must obtain a valid one before driving with me, please bring it with you at all times, and I'll take a copy of it. You don't need a permit if you're 13 to drive with me or take driver's ed. The driver's license office is open in Stanton every other Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 pm; Schuyler Thursdays 8:30-12 and 1-4:30: Madison Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30; and Columbus Monday-Wednesday and Friday 8:30-4:30. You have to be 14 before October 15th of this year to take Drivers Ed and then turn in your permit # to Amy Gurnsey ASAP.

      There will be written assignments, videos, driving, guest speakers, and some significant interactions along the way. You are responsible for attending all class times, honoring your drive times, and turning in your book to get credit for the class. Snacks and drinks are allowed, and you must clean the classroom and the vehicle otherwise, no one will get the privilege. Cell phones aren't allowed during class time or while the vehicle is moving.

CLASS DATES:  to be taught at Clarkson Public School.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Class from 8 am- 1 pm

Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Class from 8 am -1 pm

Thursday, May 28, 2026, Class from 8 am-1 pm

Friday, May 29, 2026, 8 am-1 pm. We will start driving groups on Saturday, May 30th, 2026, which I set up on Google Calendar. You choose the dates that work for you and a partner. First-come, first-served.

       Once the driving schedule is set up, you're expected to drive during your scheduled times. If an emergency comes up call me ASAP or try to switch with someone else and let me know. You have to do drive one before drive 2. You and a partner will give me two dates from May 30th until June 28th to do your driving. After we finish class driving will be from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm if your first drive or 8:30 until 1:30 if it's your final drive.

       The first drive will be 7 hours per group of 2 students. It will consist of 1 hour in Clarkson/Leigh and then switch drivers. Then we will drive country roads to Norfolk. We will drive roundabouts, the Walmart parking lot, one-way, railroad tracks, and going thru a drive-thru where you will need $ to order something. Then we will switch drivers each hour of the drive.

      Day 2 of driving will consist of 5 hours of driving to Omaha and around, stopping for dinner your choice, so bring $. We will switch drivers and head back to our final drive destination ½ an hour each, and you will also drive back to Clarkson/Leigh after the final test. One student will drive while the other one takes the written test. Then we will switch.

Parents! Due to construction, please review the flow of traffic instructions for pickup and dropoff to ensure the safety and efficiency of our students. 

For student dropoff and pickup please use the WEST entrance off of the spur to enter and exit. Continue using the one-way flow of traffic by the bus drop off doors.

For students who walk to school, the north and northeast doors will not NOT be accessible, please use the lobby doors or west doors by the lunch room.  

If you have an elementary student who walks home, and are concerned about the construction zones, we can bus them one block from the school to the corner of 5th and Maple street. Reach out to your child's teacher if you choose this option. If you have any last minute changes, please let the office know by 3:00.

For high school students, they need to enter and exit the parking lot using the north drive and park on the rock. 

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!

Here is the parking and drop off/ pick up plan for during construction.

Student parking map.

School Bus Stop Arm Awareness. As the school year gets started it is important to remember safe practices! School Bus Stop Arm Awareness Video https://youtu.be/bKRhHI1DPr8